Online Word Counter

Paste or type your text below to instantly count words, characters, sentences, and more.

What Is a Word Counter?

A word counter is a tool that analyses text and tells you exactly how many words, characters, sentences, and other units it contains. It's essential for writers, students, bloggers, and professionals who need to meet specific word count requirements.

Our word counter works instantly in your browser - just paste your text and see the results in real time. No sign-up, no downloads, completely free.

How to Count Words Online

Simply paste your text into the box above or start typing directly. The counter updates in real time as you write, showing you words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences, paragraphs, and lines.

You can also see estimated reading and speaking times, helpful for preparing presentations or estimating how long a blog post will take to read.

Common Word Count Guidelines

  • Twitter/X post: 280 characters
  • Meta description: 155-160 characters
  • Short blog post: 300-600 words
  • Standard blog post: 1,000-1,500 words
  • Long-form article: 2,000-3,000 words
  • College essay: 500-5,000 words
  • Novel: 70,000-100,000 words

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the word counter work?

Simply type or paste your text into the box above. The word counter instantly analyses your text and displays the number of words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and lines in real time.

Is this word counter free?

Yes, completely free with no sign-up or registration required. Just open the page and start counting.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is estimated at 200 words per minute, which is the average adult silent reading speed. Speaking time uses 130 words per minute, the typical pace for presentations.

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